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Erwarten Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Erwarten" is used as verb with the meaning of "expect", "await" or "demand".
Essential properties of "erwarten"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: erwarten
- Simple past: erwartete
- Participle: erwartet
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "erwarten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To expect (an event/person)"
- Definition: "To expect something that is believed to happen or that someone will come."
- Translation(s): expect, await
- Synonym(s): annehmen, vermuten
- Antonym(s): überrascht werden
- Related word(s): Erwartung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich erwarte einen Anruf von meiner Mutter.
- Wir erwarten, dass das Wetter morgen besser wird.
- Sie erwartet, dass die Lieferung pünktlich ankommt.
2.) "To expect (behavior/performance)"
- Definition: "To have expectations about someone's behavior."
- Translation(s): expect, demand
- Synonym(s): hoffen
- Related word(s): Erwartungshaltung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Von einem Teamleiter erwartet man Führungskompetenz.
- Sie erwartet, dass ihre Kinder gute Noten bekommen.
- Ich erwarte, dass du ehrlich zu mir bist.
3.) "To wait for, to await (an event)"
- Definition: "To be in a state of waiting."
- Translation(s): wait for, await
- Synonym(s): warten
- Related word(s): Wartezeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir erwarten den Beginn der Vorstellung.
- Die Gäste erwarten bereits im Foyer.
- Sie erwartet den Arzt im Wartezimmer.
4.) "To expect (a visitor/meeting)"
- Definition: "To have a scheduled appointment or meeting."
- Translation(s): expect, await, have an appointment with
- Synonym(s): verabreden
- Related word(s): Termin
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich erwarte ihn um 15 Uhr.
- Wir erwarten den Techniker morgen früh.
- Sie erwartet einen wichtigen Kundenbesuch.